Food & Basic Assistance

Food & Basic Assistance in Union City, NJ, is dedicated to providing essential food assistance and support to individuals and families facing food insecurity. Our warm and welcoming environment includes weekly 'Client Choice' walk-in food pantries where clients can select from a variety of refrigerated, frozen, and non-perishable items to meet their unique needs. We also offer a 'Virtual Food Pantry' for homebound clients, ensuring that everyone has access to nutritious food. Additionally, we distribute mixed produce bags, packaged dinner meals, and supermarket gift cards on a periodic basis. Our program goes beyond just food by providing diapers, period supplies, and special Thanksgiving distributions to support our registered food clients. If you or someone you know is experiencing a food emergency, we encourage you to reach out and discover how we can help.